Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $525 (35 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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1624 NW 5th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1624 NW 5th Street

1624 NW 5th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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218 NW State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

218 NW State St

218 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023

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310 NW Chapel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

310 NW Chapel DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 114 NW College Ave priced from $725. 110 NW College Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
1624 NW 5th Street1/11BR,1BA$795
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,280
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan C2BR,2BA$1,375
Trestle Crossing CondosTrestle Crossing Condos 2-Bed, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $0.94 price per square foot Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement Model at Elm St Villas in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the TCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior Model at Trestle Corner Townhomes starting at $1,550 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elm St VillasElm St - Ranch Finished Basement3BR,3BA$0.94
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Trestle Crossing CondosTrestle Crossing Condos 2-Bed, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1083 NW Greenwood St, Unit 10831083 NW Greenwood St2BR,1BA$0.92
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $725 at 114 NW College Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $845 at 218 NW State St.

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